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Founded on rebellious curiosity and a passion for the unique, Karakter is a bit out of the ordinary. Always maintaining an international outlook, Karakter presents a striking portfolio of furniture, lighting and objects from designers who have already written the history of design to those who are aspiring to write the future. All designers collaborating with Karakter are curated for their ideas and creativity and shared by all of them is an inspiring level of curiosity and an uncompromising take on their work. Boasting both the relevant and honest, the beautiful, the playful and the expressive, all designs have a clear, undeniable character. Ready to spark curiosity and start conversations.

Join us at Galerie Mikael Andersen, nestled in the historic street Bredgade in the heart of Copenhagen, to celebrate the visionary works of some of the most influential designers of the past century. The showcase features reissued lamps by the renowned 1970s Italian sculptor and designer Angelo Mangiarotti alongside mid-century masterpieces by Danish architect Bodil Kjær, and contemporary creations by Dutch designer Aldo Bakker.

prado x Belgiqa | Complementary design solutions where invisible home technology and natural materials meet in pure simplicity—designed with passion, built for impact, from Belgium to the world. prado creates invisible home technology that seamlessly integrates lighting, sockets, switches, and outdoor fixtures into architecture, with a focus on minimal presence, durable materials, and timeless design. Belgiqa offers wooden solutions for floors, walls, and ceilings, crafted with Belgian expertise and perfected finishes, for projects where every detail matters.
prado x Belgiqa
January 10, 2025
Accessories
Materials
Wall & Surface
Part of 2025
SEIKI DESIGN STUDIO, based in Kyoto, collaborates with diverse clients globally, offering comprehensive support from strategic development to final output. Specialising in product and furniture design, the studio engages in cross-disciplinary projects. The goal is not only to address current challenges but also to tackle fundamental issues over the long term, striving for sustainable value creation. The design philosophy is grounded in daily emotions and impulses, placing significant emphasis on the inherent expressiveness of materials and maintaining a commitment to simplicity in form.
SEIKI DESIGN STUDIO
February 24, 2023
Accessories
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
Lighting
Foscarini imagines, develops and produces decorative lamps: night and day, whether they’re on or off, they seduce, surprise and inspire. An Italian company of reference on the international design scene in the field of decorative lighting, since 1981 Foscarini has combined the double soul of the best tradition of Made in Italy: the artisan and industrial one. Foscarini creates forms and projects of light with vivid personality, with the aim of making people feel constantly at home, both in the home itself and in collective spaces.
Foscarini
April 7, 2022
Lighting
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Part of 2025
The Malte Gormsen Kollektion is a carefully curated selection of furniture and objects designed by Space Copenhagen, Norm Architects, Nanna Ditzel, and Malte Gormsen. Each piece is crafted with an uncompromising commitment to craftsmanship and quality at the Malte Gormsen Møbelsnedkeri workshop in Herlev, Copenhagen.
Malte Gormsen Kollektion
February 15, 2022
Furniture
Accessories
Part of 2022
Part of 2023
Part of 2024
Other Exhibitions
De La Espada applies decades of design rigour, engineering expertise and craft innovation to create furniture built to last a lifetime; contemporary pieces at the pinnacle of woodworking and upholstery. Their solar-powered workshop in Portugal is unique in the industry: a centre of creativity where craftspeople, designers and product engineers work in tandem in real time. They collaborate with leading designers and artisans, furthering their pursuit of product innovation and excellence. De La Espada sits at the heart of design and craft and represents true luxury: creativity over imitation; extensive development; traditional methods now in scarce supply; a single aesthetic point-of-view; and no compromise on materials or effort.
De La Espada
November 29, 2023
Ensamble Artesano is Mexico’s leading hub for the artisanal sector, bringing together more than 5.000 artisans, 402 artisan groups, 80 organisations, and over 17 strategic partners to strengthen the country’s craft economy. It started as an economic activation emergency during COVID and it transformed into a platform for the sector. Ensamble uses collaboration, design innovation, and disruptive methodologies to drive cultural sustainability and professionalisation across the value chain opening pathways to larger markets while honouring Mexico’s rich heritage. Through Ensamble Artesano, brands, people and designers can access a network of thousands of artisans from 23 states of Mexico that work in a formal economy with pristine quality.
Ensamble Artesano
April 8, 2025
At Gabriel, fabrics are the foundation of exceptional design, performance, and craftsmanship. Gabriel brings design, innovation, textile engineering, production, and environmental responsibility together under one roof, ensuring full control and transparency at every stage. For over 170 years, Gabriel has been shaping the future of furniture fabrics with a commitment to quality materials and latest technology. A Scandinavian design heritage defines every fabric; elegant, functional, and built to last. Gabriel is more than a fabric manufacturer; we are a trusted partner, delivering integrated solutions that empower designers, architects, and furniture manufacturers worldwide.
Gabriel Fabrics
December 18, 2024
This year Grythyttan Stålmöbler celebrates 130 years of Swedish craftsmanship and Scandinavian design. The furniture is still made by hand from wood and steel in Grythyttan, making the chairs and tables extremely weather-resistant and ensure they last decade after decade. The characteristic rocking mechanism of the chairs is created by the special spring steel frame, also requires human craftsmanship. During 3daysofdesign, discover the new additions to the iconic A2 series, which has been an integral part of Swedish gardens since the 1930. The High Tech chair relaunched in 2007 has been given a new color spectrum for 2025. The chair was designed ny Nisse Strinning in the early 1980's.
Grythyttan Stålmöbler
November 23, 2022
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